How to Install and Configure Miracast on a Xiaomi TV: The Complete Guide to 2026

Miracast technology allows you to broadcast a smartphone, tablet or computer screen to a Xiaomi TV without wires - the ideal solution for presentations, games or watching movies on the big screen. However, many users face problems: the TV does not find the device, the image slows down, the sound disappears. In this article, we will analyze all the ways of connecting (including hidden settings), typical errors and alternatives if Miracast does not work.

Specifically for Xiaomi TVs (Mi series) TV 4/4A/4S/5/5X, Redmi Smart TV etc.) the setup process has nuances: for example, in firmware based on Android TV 9+ The wireless projection menu is hidden deeper than the older versions, and we'll look at step-by-step instructions for different scenarios, from basic connectivity to solving rare bugs where the TV doesn't see the source of the signal.

Important: If your Xiaomi TV is released before 2018, check for Wi-Fi Direct support, Miracast won’t work without it.

What is Miracast and why is it better than other technologies?

Miracast is a Wi-Fi Direct wireless video and audio standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance, which does not require a router connection, unlike Chromecast or AirPlay, which directly connects devices, reducing latency to 30 to 50 milliseconds, which is critical for high-resolution games or video.

The advantages of Miracast for Xiaomi TVs:

• 🔌 Without wires and adapters – works on most Android 4.2 devices+, Windows 8.1+ Linux (with support for wfd).
• 🎮 Minimum delays – suitable for cloud gaming (Xbox Cloud Gaming, GeForce) NOW) or PC streaming.
• 🔒 Secure connection – data is transmitted over an encrypted channel WPA2.
• 📱 Universality – works with phones Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi, etc., as well as laptops.

But there are limitations:

• ⚠️ Not supportive. 4K@60Hz — maximum resolution usually 1080p@60Hz or 4K@30Hz (It depends on the TV model).
• ⚠️ Sound can be transmitted with a delay on older devices (solved by setting up codecs).
• ⚠️ Some Xiaomi TVs require Wi-Fi power saving to be turned off (Settings) → Network → Wi-Fi sleep mode).

Compatibility Check: Does your Xiaomi support your business? TV Miracast

Not all Xiaomi TVs support Miracast out of the box. Here's how to check compatibility:

1. Open the Settings. → Devices → Wireless projection (or Screen Mirroring in English firmware) If you don't have a point, your model doesn't support Miracast directly.
2. Check out the Android version TV: Settings → On TV. → Miracast is running on Android TV 5.0+, But the most stable is 9.0.+.
3. Make sure the TV and the signal source are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (even if Miracast uses Direct, some models require this for initialization).

List of officially supported Xiaomi models:

Critical information: Xiaomi PatchWall TVs can block Miracast for uncertified devices, so you can switch TV regions to India or Europe via Settings → Account and security → Region.

Step-by-step: how to turn Miracast on Xiaomi TV

The connection takes no more than 5 minutes, if you follow the algorithm, and we will analyze two scenarios: from an Android smartphone and from a laptop/PC on Windows.

Scenario 1: Connecting from a smartphone (Android)

- Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

- Shut down. VPN (obstructs device search)

Close the background applications (save battery)

Check Miracast support in screen settings

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1. On Xiaomi TV, go to Settings → Devices → Wireless projection (or Screen Mirroring) - Enable the option.
2. On your smartphone, open Settings → Connections → Wireless screen (on Samsung), Smart View (on Xiaomi) or Cast (on Google Pixel).
3. In the list of available devices, select your Xiaomi TV (the name will be MiTV-XXXX type).
4. Confirm the connection on both devices if requested. PIN-code, enter 0000 or 1234 (default).

If the screen is not duplicated:

• 🔄 Restart the TV and smartphone.
• 📶 Switch Wi-Fi on your TV to 5 GHz (less interference).
• 🔧 In the settings of the smartphone developer, turn on Wi-Fi debugging (for Android 11)+).

Script 2: Connection with PC (Windows) 10/11)

On Windows, Miracast is called Wireless Display.

1. Press Win. + K on the keyboard - the Connect panel will open.
2. Choose your Xiaomi TV from the list. If it is not, click Add Bluetooth device or other → Wireless display.
3. Confirm the connection on the TV (may be required) PIN-code).
4. In Windows, select the display mode: Duplicate, Expand, or Only the second screen.

If it's Win + K is not working:

• 🖥️ Update graphics card drivers (Intel/NVIDIA/AMD) via Device Manager.
• 🔧 Turn Miracast on the registry: reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WirelessDisplay" /v "AllowWirelessDisplay" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
• 📡 Make sure your Wi-Fi adapter on your PC supports Wi-Fi Direct (check in Device Manager). → Network adapters).

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If the image on the Xiaomi TV slows down when connecting from a PC, reduce the screen resolution to 1280×720 in Windows settings (Parameters) → System system → Display. → Screen resolution).

Typical problems and their solutions

Even with the right setup, Miracast can run unstable, and here are the most common errors and ways to fix them:

⚠️ Note: If the Xiaomi TV doesn’t find a device to connect to, check if it’s Game Mode or Energy Saving.

If nothing helps, try alternative ways to connect:

• 📺 Google Cast – via apps like YouTube or Netflix (requires a connection to a single Wi-Fi network).
• 🔌 HDMI-cable is more reliable for 4K@60Hz, but not wireless.
• 📡 DLNA — To transfer media files (not screen) via File Manager to TV.

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On Xiaomi TVs with PatchWall firmware (Chinese version), Miracast may not work due to regional restrictions, the solution is to change the region to India or Europe in the account settings.

Optimizing Miracast for Games and Video

Miracast on Xiaomi by default TV You're setting up a balance between quality and stability, and you're going to need fine tuning to play or watch movies in high resolution.

For gamers (cloud games, emulators):

• 🎮 Set the permit. 1080p@60Hz (source-setting).
• 📶 Connect the TV to the router via Ethernet cable (even if Miracast uses Direct, this stabilizes background processes).
• 🔧 Enable Game Mode on TV (Settings) → Picture → Image mode → Playing).
• 📱 On your smartphone, turn off window animation (Settings) → Special opportunities → Animation).

For watching movies (Netflix, Kodi):

• 🎬 Turn it on. HDR in the settings of TV (Settings) → Picture → HDR).
• 🔊 Choose the sound format PCM Dolby Digital (less delays).
• 📺 Turn off Dynamic Contrast (Settings) → Picture → Additionally).

To check the quality of the connection, use the laga test:

1. Start the Miracast Test (or Screen Latency Tester) application on your smartphone.
2. Compare the delay when connecting to Xiaomi TV and other devices (e.g, LG TV).
3. If the lag is greater than 100ms, reduce the resolution or change the Wi-Fi channel.

Miracast Alternatives for Xiaomi TV

If Miracast is not suitable (for example, due to high latency or incompatibility), consider alternative screen transfer methods:

For Xiaomi owners TV Android TV 11+ The best alternative is Google Cast, which is built-in and supports most streaming services. If you want full screen control (for example, for work), consider buying Google Chromecast or Amazon Fire. TV Stick - they're connecting. HDMI-Port and operate more stable than built-in Miracast.

Security and privacy when using Miracast

Miracast transmits data over an encrypted channel, but there are nuances that few people know about:

• 🔐 Encryption: by default used WPA2, But on older devices, it can drop to WPA (vulnerable).
• 👁️ Privacy: Some apps (e.g. banking) block screen broadcasting via Miracast.
• 📡 Traffic interception: theoretically possible when connected to public Wi-Fi networks (e.g. in hotels).

How to protect your connection:

1. Always use. WPA2 or WPA3 (check in the router settings).
2. Turn off Miracast after use (Settings) → Devices → Wireless projection → Shut down).
3. Use sensitive data (such as presentations) HDMI Google Cast with the enabled VPN spring-water.
4. Update the TV firmware – in older versions of Android TV Vulnerabilities in Wi-Fi Direct.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi TVs with firmware to Android TV 9 Miracast can save connection logs in plain form. To delete them, reset the network: → Network → Resetting network settings.

FAQ: Frequent Miracast questions on Xiaomi TV